Spiegelworld Perth opening night

Step right up, the circus is in town and the children are best left at home. Spiegelworld's Empire can only be described as a night of hedonistic and extremely debaucherous fun.

Direct from Broadway, the show is a weekend-long NYC party, packed into 90 minutes of awe-inspiring acts.

You'll never look at a banana in the same way again

The performance takes place under the 700-seat Spiegeltent featuring an intimate bar, bevelled mirrors, and a carousel horse that set the carnival atmosphere. Deviant characters weave through the crowds, ready to shock and confront all those in their path.

Miss A in a Bubble kicks off the night in spectacular fashion. She enters an aerial sphere and performs numerous acrobatic moves, twisting and contorting for all to admire. The venue is soon filled with bubbles and a dazzling display of lights and colours.

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Acrobatics and elaborate visuals that are present in any quality circus act are obvious here. But there are also plenty of unique touches embedded into the piece. Husband-and-wife team Oscar and Fanny are the ice breakers and provide the comic relief. Nothing is left to the imagination as naked bodies, passionate make-out sessions and soft core porn take centre stage.

This raunchy couple will ensure you never look at a banana in the same way again.

A male spectator is given a special treat early on. Aggressive dry humping, a sensual strip tease and a long pash from a scantily dressed Oscar are some of the experiences I'm sure he'd rather forget.

Live music takes place in the form of powerhouse vocalist Miss Purple and a guitarist. The soundtrack consists of modern artists like Beyonce and Gotye, as well a stunning instrumental version of Ode to Joy.

Two of the youngest members of the ensemble – known as the Black Flinstone and Big Mac Boy – garnered the loudest applause. The human juggling act manages to put a whole new spin on gravity defiance.

Of course there are also performances rooted in the more traditional disciplines. These include a half-naked man doing dangerous tricks on a hamster wheel apparatus, burlesque dances and an impressive couple on rollerblades.

Without giving too much away, the final 10-12 minutes will leave you on the edge of your seat as you witness athleticism and balancing power at its absolute finest.

Some may not enjoy the lack of structure and storytelling usually seen in other live 'theatrobatic' productions. However, there's plenty here to entertain and even arouse spectators from the get go.

Do yourself a favour and go check it out. It's a guaranteed sexy night out.